Gemotions

He found himself tapping his foot with a rhythm only he could hear. It was a good beat, a feeling of anticipation bubbling in his chest. Liam’s phone buzzed with a message from Maya. They'd been sharing memes and witty banter for months, mostly about the absurdity of online dating. She had just texted that she was at the coffee shop down the street.

"No way," he murmured, his voice cracking slightly. He closed his laptop with a snap. The coffee shop was his usual haunt! A warm current of excitement spread through him. He checked his reflection in the window, smoothing down his hair.

He walked into the shop with a purposeful stride. The aroma of roasting coffee filled his senses. His gaze immediately scanned the room, a secret smile playing on his lips. There she was, the girl he knew so well, sitting by the window with a book.